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Ideogram 4.0 is open source. Ideogram 4.5 was released on September 30, 2026, and Ideogram calls it the most precise edit model.
Ideogram 4.5 Image Edit Model
Ideogram calls Ideogram 4.5 the most precise edit model. Upload your picture, describe the one thing to change, and leave the rest alone. New accounts get 20 free credits on sign-up, no card required.
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What You Can Do with Ideogram 4.5
Feature 01
Edit Without Artifact Buildup
Make changes over and over on the same picture. You can change the lampshade color, swap the room lighting, and keep everything else unchanged. Ideogram says Ideogram 4.5 limits pixel shifts and texture flaws across multiple turns. According to fal, over ten consecutive edits, 94-99% of the parts you did not ask to change stay consistent. Just write what you want to modify using Ideogram 4.5.
Feature 02
Translate and Change Text
Update the words on any sign, document, or label directly in the image. You can take a coffee shop menu poster and translate it from English to Spanish. To do this, simply put the exact new text you want inside double quotes in your Ideogram 4.5 instruction. Per Ideogram's API docs, the pixels the edit does not touch are copied back from the original.
Feature 03
Edit With Reference Images
Add new items to your picture by showing the model exactly what they look like. You can add a specific armchair to an empty corner of a living room while leaving the rest of the room alone. The upload box on RiceBowl accepts up to 8 images at once. Remember that Ideogram's Precise Edit takes 1 source image plus up to 4 reference images. Number your images in the prompt, where image 1 is the room you want to edit with Ideogram 4.5.
Feature 04
Restore Old Photos
Ideogram lists old photo restoration among its example edits for Ideogram 4.5. You can take a faded, scratched black-and-white print and ask for a cleaned-up, colorized version. Per Ideogram's docs, the pixels the edit does not touch are copied back from the original, and the output width and height equal the original, so your restored photo keeps its proportions.
PROMPT EXAMPLES
Ideogram 4.5 prompts for precise edits
Prompt
Change the lighting to golden hour sunset with warm light glowing from inside the windows and long shadows across the lawn. Keep the house, lawn and camera angle exactly the same.
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Turn this sketch into a photorealistic image of the same cabin, lake, pine trees and dock in early morning mist. Keep the composition and the position of every element exactly as drawn.
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Change the bag material to glossy black patent leather and the hardware to gold. Keep the shape, strap, backdrop, lighting and shadow exactly the same.
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VERSIONS
Ideogram 4.5 vs Ideogram 4.0
Here is what changed between the open source version and the new precise edit version. Compare the facts before you decide which one to use.
Precise Edit and Masking
Version 4.0 edits go through a remix process without masks. Ideogram 4.5 lets you edit directly in generate or through a dedicated precise-edit endpoint, and it supports masks.
Sizes and Quality Levels
Version 4.0 has turbo, default, and quality rendering speeds. The new version offers four quality levels, and your output size can simply follow the source image.
Transparent Background Support
Only version 4.0 and 3.0 can output images with a transparent background. Ideogram 4.5 does not support transparent backgrounds.
Open Source and Weights
Version 4.0 has open weights available under the Ideogram 4 Non-Commercial license. Ideogram 4.5 weights are not yet released, though the launch post mentions open weights soon.
How to Use Ideogram 4.5
Start Editing Now01
Write Edit Instruction
Type exactly what you want to change. Be specific about the subject and lighting.
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Upload Your Image
Add the picture you want to change. You can optionally add reference images; the upload box takes up to 8.
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Click Generate
Click generate and the result appears in the browser.
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Keep Editing Result
Take the new image and edit it again, one change at a time.
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- Buy an add-on credit pack
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Ideogram 4.5 Frequently Asked Questions
Start Editing NowWhat is Ideogram 4.5?
Ideogram 4.5 is a new image editing model released on September 30, 2026. Ideogram calls it the most precise edit model because it reduces the pixel shifts, color changes, and texture flaws that usually happen during image editing.
What is Ideogram v4?
Ideogram v4 refers to Ideogram 4.0, which is an open-source model with 9.3B parameters. It is an older version that edits via remix without a mask. It is different from the newer precise edit model.
Can Ideogram 4 edit?
Yes, it can. Ideogram 4.0 edits via remix, but it does not use a mask. Ideogram 4.5 is the dedicated precise-edit model that lets you edit specific parts of an image while keeping the rest unchanged, which is what this page covers.
Can you run Ideogram 4 locally?
You can run version 4.0 locally because it has downloadable open weights under a non-commercial license. However, you cannot run Ideogram 4.5 locally right now. There are no released weights for it yet.
How can I use an Ideogram for free?
You can use Ideogram 4.5 right here in your browser without installing anything. New accounts get 20 free credits on sign-up, no card required.
How do I write better Ideogram 4.5 prompts?
Order your prompt by purpose, subject, scene, composition, lighting, and camera. If you are drafting, use the 1K preset at low quality, and turn off Magic Prompt for your final renders at 2K high quality. Number your images and put text changes in double quotes.
How do I use Ideogram 4.5 via the API?
Authenticate with the Api-Key header and send requests to POST /v2/image/generate/ideogram-4-5 or POST /v2/image/precise-edit/ideogram-4-5. Precise Edit takes 1 source image plus up to 4 reference images and supports an optional mask. You can pick one of four quality levels: very_low (edit-only), low, medium, and high.
Can I use Ideogram 4.5 images commercially?
Images you generate on RiceBowl with this model can be used commercially.
Does Ideogram 4.5 support transparent backgrounds?
No, there is no transparent-background output in this current model. If you need a transparent background, you must use version 4.0 or 3.0 instead.
How many images can I upload to Ideogram 4.5?
Ideogram's own Precise Edit API takes one source image plus up to four reference images. However, the upload box on RiceBowl accepts up to eight images in total.
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